Welcome to Greater Miami & Miami Beach – tropical, cosmopolitan and one of the great destinations of the world!
Getting here is easy. Miami International Airport (MIA) offers more than 400 daily flights from around the globe. We’re also the Cruise Capital of the World™ –offering a broad range of sailings from PortMiami and varied pre- and postcruise vacation options.
Best-in-class accommodations, fine dining, great shopping, sports, iconic events, arts and culture are signature Miami features. New and legacy attractions abound, including Everglades and Biscayne National Parks, two of our nation’s most
cherished treasures. While our year-round glorious weather and palm-fringed beaches are brands known all over the world, our community also offers a variety of unique experiences for all ages and audiences.
Our fascinating museums, historic sites, family-friendly attractions and diverse neighborhoods give visitors an amazing palette of choices. For everyone from adventure travelers and sports lovers to connoisseurs of great dining, the options are endless.
Miami’s arts scene now counts among the finest. Spectacular live music, dance and theater
performances abound at singularly beautiful venues, both indoors & out.
Art is everywhere, from breathtaking street scenes to best-in-class galleries and events that reflect the international essence of our community.
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ATTRACTIONS & MUSEUMS
Visitors will discover a whole world of exciting attractions, from the natural wonders of Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Park and Big Cypress National Preserve to the postcard-perfect architecture of South Beach’s Art Deco Historic District. Connect with your inner child through the joy of endless play and unlimited ice cream at the new Museum of Ice Cream at Miami WorldCenter in Downtown Miami. Designed to be a space for connection with friends and family while creating unforgettable memories, it’s the sweetest new spot in Miami.
History and architecture buffs will want to explore Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, a romantic Italianate villa overlooking Biscayne Bay in Coconut Grove. In Coral Gables, the Venetian Pool is a one-of-a-kind natural swimming pool set in a coral rock quarry.
If art is your thing, the Wynwood Arts District is a perfect spot to explore the eye-opening world of street art. Find it at Wynwood Walls – an outdoor museum dedicated to the artform –and throughout this hip neighborhood.
THINGS TO DO IN GREATER MIAMI & MIAMI BEACH
In Greater Miami & Miami Beach, the possibilities for excitement are endless. From the vibrant arts and culture scene to sensational shopping and sporting opportunities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here’s just a glimpse of the countless vacation attractions and activities awaiting visitors in Miami.
Or, pay a visit to the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) to peruse its collection of contemporary art of the Americas, housed in a stunning building overlooking Biscayne Bay in Downtown Miami. Right next door, you can see amazing sights at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, which houses both an aquarium and a planetarium.
The great outdoors offers its own myriad of fun possibilities. Get out on the water to experience Miami from a different perspective aboard an airboat tour in the Everglades or on a Millionaire’s Row cruise through Biscayne Bay aboard the Island Queen. Or, you can simply rent a paddleboard or kayak and experience the unique aquatic ecosystems up close.
Animal lovers won’t want to miss Zoo Miami, home to more than 2,000 animals. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and the Miami Beach Botanical Garden are captivating attractions for the whole family.
PERFORMING ARTS VENUES
Miami’s fusion of genres and cultures creates an electrifying atmosphere. From classical symphonies to pulsating electronic beats, the destination offers a diverse range of musical experiences that cater to all tastes.
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown Miami hosts touring Broadway shows as well as performances by its resident companies: Miami City Ballet, Florida Grand Opera and the New World Symphony. The New World Symphony also performs at the New World Center, its cutting-edge space in South Beach designed by Frank Gehry.
The Miami Beach Bandshell is an enchanting performance venue. Originally built in 1961, the charming amphitheater is on the National Register of Historic Places as a prime example of Miami Modern, aka MiMo architecture, found throughout the area of North Beach.
SHOPPING
With warm, sunny weather all year and blue skies decorated with swaying palm trees, it’s no wonder there are so many al fresco malls and shopping districts in Miami. Bal Harbour Shops, which opened in 1965, is Miami’s original indoor/outdoor luxury shopping destination. Anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, it’s home to beloved designer shops such as Chanel, Prada and Tiffany & Co.
In South Beach, Lincoln Road is a classic destination for shopping, people-watching and enjoying lunch at an outdoor cafe. In Downtown Miami, Bayside Marketplace overlooks Biscayne Bay. It’s a prime spot for souvenirs and fun things to do, including boat tours and the Skyviews Miami observation wheel.
In posh Coral Gables, the Miracle Mile Shopping District is home to a range of fine shops, boutiques, galleries and restaurants. Farther south, in Pinecrest, The Falls is an open-air shopping center with lush tropical foliage and a milliongallon waterscape running through it.
The Miami Design District has taken shape over the last decade with upscale boutiques ranging from Hermès to Cartier,
all surrounded by a pastiche of cuttingedge architecture and interactive public art that transforms your shopping trip into an all-encompassing artistic experience. Brickell City Centre is a high-design outdoor shopping center in the heart of the financial district, where a hightech “climate ribbon” naturally cools the catwalks that lead to a mixture of high-end and approachable shops, from Giuseppe Zanotti to Zara and Sephora.
Miami is also home to a wealth of classic shopping malls, such as Dadeland Mall, Midway Crossings, Dolphin Mall and CityPlace Doral. For a true shopping extravaganza, check out Aventura Mall, the largest mall in Florida, where more than 300 retailers, a 93-foot-tall sculptural slide tower and dining options that rival the hippest food halls await eager shoppers.
The Moss Center, located in Cutler Bay, is a state-of-the-art facility for chamber music, dance, theater and community programming. Local companies, like the vocal ensemble Seraphic Fire, and touring musical acts perform here regularly.
SPORTS
From year-round sunshine to topof-the-line sporting facilities and championship-winning teams, Miami is a paradise for sports fans.
Miami hosts the Capital One Orange Bowl Football Game every year, and routinely hosts college football playoff and national championship games. Attending a professional sports game in Miami is an experience unto itself. The Miami Marlins play at ultramodern loanDepot Park, boasting a retractable roof. After making history in 2023 by hosting games in all three rounds of the World Baseball Classic, loanDepot Park will once again serve as a venue in March 2026 when it hosts pool play, quarterfinals, semifinals and the final.
The Florida Panthers will host the 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic against the New York Rangers on January 2, 2026, at loanDepot Park.
This event marks the first outdoor regular-season hockey game in Florida and the southernmost outdoor matchup in National Hockey League history.
Hard Rock Stadium’s outpost of legendary nightclub LIV is the place to watch a Miami Dolphins game. The Miami Open brings top-level tennis to Hard Rock Stadium every spring. Hard Rock Stadium is also home to Formula 1 racing at the annual Miami Grand Prix.
And basketball fans must experience the excitement of cheering on the Miami HEAT to victory at the Kaseya Center, in the heart of Downtown Miami.
NEW IN 2025: THE REEFLINE
For NASCAR fans, Homestead Miami Speedway hosts adrenaline-pumping races.
Inter Miami CF made big waves in the soccer world when the club signed Lionel Messi. Its new stadium will open in 2026 at Freedom Park near Miami International Airport. In summer of 2026, all eyes will be on Hard Rock Stadium when it hosts World Cup matches.
Art is going deep in Miami Beach. Step outside of the traditional art gallery on land and slip on your snorkel mask and fins to swim The ReefLine, an environmental sculpture park that will soon adorn the ocean floor 600 feet offshore in Miami Beach. Whether you’re an art lover or a water enthusiast, get ready to take the plunge when The ReefLine opens in phases beginning in the second quarter of 2025.
ANNUAL EVENTS IN GREATER MIAMI & MIAMI BEACH
With an exciting year-round lineup of events, there’s always something fun and festive going on in Miami. Here is a sampling of signature annual events. For a complete list of events, please visit: MiamiandMiamiBeach.com/Events
JANUARY
Beaux Arts Festival BeauxArtsMiami.org
Capital One Orange Bowl Football Game OrangeBowl.org
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade MLKParadeandFestivities.org
The Homestead Championship Rodeo HomesteadRodeo.com
Miami Design Preservation League’s Art Deco Weekend ArtDecoWeekend.com
The Original Miami Beach Antique Show OriginalMiamiBeach AntiqueShow.com
South Beach Jazz Festival SoBeJazzFestival.com
FEBRUARY Coconut Grove Arts Festival CGAF.com
Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show MiamiBoatShow.com
Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival SoBeWFF.org
GroundUp Music Festival GroundUpMusicFestival.com
Life Time Miami Marathon and Half Marathon TheMiamiMarathon.com
Montreux Jazz Festival Miami MontreuxJazzFestivalMiami.com
Winter Party Festival WinterParty.com
MARCH
Calle Ocho Music Festival CarnavalMiami.com
Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival JazzInTheGardens.com
Miami Open Tennis Tournament MiamiOpen.com
Miami-Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition FairExpo.com
NASCAR Weekend HomesteadMiamiSpeedway.com
Ultra Music Festival UltraMusicFestival.com
Winter Music Conference WinterMusicConference.com
APRIL
Deering Seafood Festival DeeringEstate.org
Miami Beach Pride MiamiBeachPride.com
Miami Film Festival MiamiFilmFestival.com
Miami-Dade CountryFest MDCountryFest.com
OUTshine Film Festival OutShineFilm.com
MAY
Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix F1MiamiGP.com
Hyundai Air & Sea Show and National Salute to America’s Heroes USASalute.com
Paraiso Miami Swim Week ParaisoMiamiBeach.com
SweetHeat Miami SweetHeatMiami.com
JUNE
American Black Film Festival ABFF.com/miami
Wynwood Pride WynwoodPride.com
JULY
International Ballet Festival InternationalBalletFestival.org
Florida SuperCon FloridaSuperCon.com
Mango Festival FairchildGarden.org
AUGUST IFE-ILE Afro-Cuban Dance Festival IFE-ILE.org
Miami International Auto Show MiamiAutoShows.com
SEPTEMBER
International Hispanic Theatre Festival of Miami TeatroAvante.org
Orange Blossom Classic OrangeBlossomClassic.com
OCTOBER
Celebrate ORGULLO CelebrateOrgullo.com
III Points Festival IIIPoints.com
Miami Carnival Parade and Concert MiamiCarnival.org
Redland International Orchid Festival RedlandOrchidFestival.com
South Beach Seafood Festival SoBeSeafoodFest.com
NOVEMBER
Miami Book Fair MiamiBookFair.com
Miami Fashion Week MiamiFashionWeek.com
No Vacancy Miami Beach MBArtsandCulture.org/no-vacancy
Urge Miami Thanksgiving Festival UrgeMiami.com
DECEMBER
Art Basel Miami Beach ArtBasel.com/miami-beach
Art Miami ArtMiami.com
Art of Black Miami ArtofBlackMiami.com
Design Miami DesignMiami.com
Miccosukee Indian Arts & Crafts Festival Miccosukee.com
GREATER MIAMI & MIAMI BEACH
MICHELIN GUIDE HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
MICHELIN STARS
L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon **
Ariete *
Boia De *
Cote Miami *
Elcielo Miami *
EntreNos Miami *
Hiden *
Le Jardinier *
Los Félix *
Ogawa *
SHINGO *
Stubborn Seed *
Tambourine Room
by Tristan Brandt *
The Surf Club Restaurant *
The MICHELIN Guide added several new establishments into Florida’s coveted MICHELIN-Starred restaurant circle in 2024. The anonymous MICHELIN Guide inspectors bestowed Stars upon 14 dining venues in Miami, reaffirming L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon Miami’s prominent position with its enduring two MICHELIN Stars.
The 2024 selection not only encompasses nearly 70 Miami restaurants but also showcases a rich tapestry of diverse cuisines. Among the new Stars are culinary gems offering tantalizing Japanese, Peruvian, Vietnamese, and Scandinavian flavors, further enriching Florida’s gastronomic landscape.
BIB GOURMAND
Bachour
Chug’s Diner
DOYA
El Turco
Ghee Indian Kitchen
Hometown Barbecue Miami
La Natural
Lucali
Mandolin Aegean Bistro
Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink
Phuc Yea
Sanguich De Miami
Tam Tam
Tinta y Cafe
Zak The Baker
Zitz Sum
MICHELIN KEY HOTELS
The Mayfair House & Garden **
The Setai Miami Beach **
FAENA Hotel Miami Beach **
Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club **
Mandarin Oriental, Miami *
Mr. C Miami *
1 Hotel South Beach *
Hotel Greystone *
The Betsy - South Beach *
ESMÉ Miami Beach *
GREEN STAR RESTAURANTS
Krüs Kitchen
Los Félix
PLANES, TRAINS & CRUISES
PORTMIAMI — CRUISE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD™
PortMiami is the first major cruise port on the U.S. eastern seaboard to construct emission-reducing shore power capability at five cruise berths.
• Cruise Terminal AA/AAA, MSC Cruises
• Cruise Terminal A, Royal Caribbean International
• Cruise Terminal B, Norwegian Cruise Line
• Cruise Terminal F, Carnival Cruise Line
• Cruise Terminal V, Virgin Voyages
MSC’s new Miami cruise terminal is considered the world’s largest. The building will eventually span three berths to simultaneously accommodate three mega ships.
MSC World America will mark MSC’s largest ever ship dedicated to the North American market as well as its first in the region powered by clean-burning LNG, benefiting the pristine Miami coastline. The ship will be 22 decks tall and exceed 1,000 feet in length and 150 feet in widthwhile catering to up to 6,764 guests in 2,614 private staterooms and over 420,000 square feet of public space. The ship’s naming ceremony is scheduled for April 9, 2025.
Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady will make her PortMiami debut in November 2025. The vessel will operate 7- to 12-night voyages to the Caribbean.
The cruise industry’s version of royalty - one of Cunard Line’s elegant “queens” – will homeport in Miami to operate new Caribbean itineraries in 2025. The 2,08 passenger Queen Elizabeth will operate 33 voyages between September 2025 and April 2026.
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (MIA)
MIA had its second consecutive recordbreaking year for passengers last year, with a new all-time high of 52.3M. Thanks to this growth, MIA has continued to advance in Airport Council International’s rankings of the busiest airports in the world. Because of explosive growth in 2024, its world rankings are expected to continue to climb.
NEW FLIGHT SERVICE:
Several new routes were added to/from MIA in 2024.
• Condor Airlines: Frankfurt, Germany
• Emirates: Bogota, Colombia
• Level Airlines: Barcelona, Spain
• Viva Aerobus: Monterrey & Merida, Mexico
• Volaris: San Salvador, El Salvador
BRIGHTLINE
The Brightline offers express train service between Downtown Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and Orlando. It also offers fixed-route shuttles and Hard Rock Stadium Connect shuttle service between the Aventura station and Hard Rock Stadium before and after select events.
TRI-RAIL
Tri-Rail – Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach’s commuter rail line – continues expanded service into Brightline’s MiamiCentral station in Downtown Miami.
GREATER MIAMI & MIAMI BEACH SPECIALIST PROGRAM
Learn how to leverage the many facets of Miami to sell it both as a singular destination and a cruise extension to be explored at length by travelers with all sorts of interests, from cuisine to outdoor life.
Embark on a journey through Miami’s rich neighborhoods, from the cultural vibrancy of Little Havana and Little Haiti to the artistic allure of Wynwood and the Design District. Explore the chic charm of Miami Beach, including the art deco architecture and the glamourous Faena District in Mid Beach. Discover the spirited nightlife and attractions of Downtown Miami, and for outdoor enthusiasts, venture into South Dade, home to Everglades National Park and Biscayne National Park – a haven for diverse wildlife and water lovers.
NEW HOTEL OPENINGS, 2025 & BEYOND
Hotel Name // Room Count
AIRPORT AREA
Hilton Garden Inn Miami Airport South // 160
Holiday Inn Express Miami Intl Airport // 133
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts Miami // 250
AVENTURA
Autograph Collection Aventura // 170
TAL Aventura Hotel // 224
COCONUT GROVE
Residence Inn by Marriott Coconut Grove // 113
CORAL GABLES
Homewood Suites by Hilton Coral Gables // 124
DORAL / SWEETWATER
Avid Miami-Doral // 82
EVEN Hotel Sweetwater-Doral // 125
Hyatt House Doral // 126
DOWNTOWN MIAMI / BRICKELL
Baccarat Hotel & Residences // 355
Canopy by Hilton Miami Brickell // 135
Domus Brickell Park Hotel // 171
Dream Miami at Riverside Wharf // 165
E11EVEN Hotel & Residences // 449
Embassy Suites by Hilton Miami West Brickell // 250
DOWNTOWN MIAMI / BRICKELL (CON’T.)
Highland Park Miami Hotel // 200
Hilton Miami Bayfront // 372
Holiday Inn Express Miami – Calle Ocho // 84
Legacy Miami Worldcenter // 219
Miami Biscayne, Tapestry Collection by Hilton // 137
Residence Inn By Marriott Miami Downtown // 204
Sonder Colonnade // 95
Treehouse Brickell // 174
Urbanica Biscayne // 199
Vida Edgewater Miami Midtown // 121
Virgin Hotels Miami // 250
Visions at Brickell // 111
Waldorf Astoria Miami // 205
KENDALL
Dadeland Hyve Hotel // 100
LITTLE HAVANA
Icon on 8 // 140
MIAMI BEACH
Aman Miami Beach // 56
Andaz Miami Beach // 339
Bvlgari Hotel Miami Beach // 100
Casa Sobe // 30
Collins Avenue Hotel // 46
Collins Park Hotel // 294
Delano South Beach // 193
Flagstone Island Gardens Resort // 455
MIAMI BEACH (CON’T.)
Galbut Hotel // 76
Grand Hyatt Miami Beach // 800
Hotel Fasano Miami Beach // 74
Jungle Island Hotel // 300
Miami Beach Resort & Spa // 424
Prince Michael Hotel // 107
Red South Beach Hotel // 97
Riviera Plaza Hotel // 76
Rosewood The Raleigh Miami Beach // 103 The Sanctuary Hotel // 32
Shelborne South Beach // 272
The Shore Club Resort and Residences // 308
Sorrento Villas Miami Beach // 21
Thompson Miami Beach // 147
Urbanica Beach Hotel // 160
URBIN Retreat Miami Beach // 69
NORTH MIAMI-DADE
Courtyard Miami Northeast // 138
SOUTH MIAMI-DADE
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Unbeatable Deals
DEC + JAN
Miami Arts, Culture & Heritage Months
Use these special deals and events as your arts and culture guide to discover unique art, flavorful cuisine and rich heritage that make our neighborhoods so vibrant.
APR + MAY
Miami Attractions & Museums Months
Culture seekers in search of adventure can discover various attraction and museum special offers ranging from incredible admission savings to BOGO deals and more.
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A vacation in Greater Miami & Miami Beach is a wonderful idea – and thanks to local Miami deals and special offers, it doesn’t have to be an expensive one, either. From exclusive discounts at Miami’s best museums and attractions to deals at top restaurants, reduced-priced tours and more, there are so many ways to be budget-conscious and explore Miami with less stress on your wallet.
JUL + AUG
Miami Spa Months
Enjoy best-in-class spas with enticing deals for treatments and therapies. This is the perfect time to rejuvenate with massages, facials and much more.
AUG + SEP
Miami Spice Restaurant Months
Enjoy three-course meals at top eateries for lunch/ brunch and dinner. Don’t skip this chance to savor Greater Miami & Miami Beach’s collection of the tastiest cuisines from around the world.
NOV
Miami-Dade
Farmers Month
Celebrate local farmers with special deals and the opportunity to discover Miami’s countryside boasting lychee groves, a winery and natureinspired attractions.
